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Y326 MAE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 MAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2015 59,582 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 59,582 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 43,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake pads low and rears getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,419 miles

front brake pads low and rears getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,310 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 31,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y326 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y326 MAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y326 MAE registered?

Y326 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y326 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y326 MAE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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